Lindad - many years ago, Al Franken did a comedy bit on SNL just around April 15. He showed pictures of himself and his family on the beach n Hawaii. He then said "I needed these pictures - of me and my family on the beach in Hawaii - in order to do my job as a comedian. I wouldn't be able to do this sketch tonight without these pictures. As a legitimate business expense, that trip is now tax deductible."

I know it was just a joke for TV...but could he really do that? (If so, I will start a small business doing resort review videos!)

Lindad - many years ago, Al Franken did a comedy bit on SNL just around April 15. He showed pictures of himself and his family on the beach n Hawaii. He then said "I needed these pictures - of me and my family on the beach in Hawaii - in order to do my job as a comedian. I wouldn't be able to do this sketch tonight without these pictures. As a legitimate business expense, that trip is now tax deductible."

I know it was just a joke for TV...but could he really do that? (If so, I will start a small business doing resort review videos!)

Bert, I have heard of some trying, but that is pretty difficult to do. Unless you could prove it was an "ordinary and necessary expense" they would probably disallow it if you would be audited. I would think in this case (the joke) they would disallow it. I personally would hesitate giving it to him.